- Stonnwall Manor
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- Truly Magnificent Grade I listed
Elizabethan Manor stands proudly amidst its own private, beautifully
landscaped gardens set within a Local Preservation Area.
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- This 400 year old masterpiece
hides behind tall stone walls with entry via automatic gates
down a sweeping gravel driveway flanked by huge 600-year-old
beech trees.
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- Situated on the south side of
the ancient market town of Frome in a small valley of one of
the most picturesque and historic areas.
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- Described as one of the finest
examples of a 16th-century stone built manor, it boasts virtually
all original characteristics: stone gabled roofs, mullioned and
leaded light windows, historic fireplaces, decorative plaster
ceiling mouldings, oak stripped floors, 15th-century paneling,
huge oak beams.
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- Arranged over three floors with
9 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens 3 bathrooms some with
period slipper baths, bidet, separate showers, 4 x WC and a host
of other communal rooms.
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- A recent sympathetic refit features
the latest technology such as digital keyless entry, communal
rooms automatically light up on entry, stained glass windows
are beautifully back-lit at night.
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- Plenty to do; enjoy cream teas
on the elevated gazebo with wonderful views, walk around the
estate formal gardens, rockeries, pond, croquet lawn, underground
bomb shelter now themed as a 1940s living room.
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- Other pleasant walks lead from
the manor past many delightful cottages to the town centre. Top
location for Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury, Bath,
Stourhead Gardens, Longleat Safari Park.
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- Drawing room is open-plan to the
lounge, ideal for large social gatherings, with giant Elizabethan
thrones and huge chessboard table with giant pieces.
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- Large dining-room with walk-in
fireplace, enormous rosewood dining table (its unusual square
shape allows all 18 guests to see each other). Ideal for a medieval
feast or banquet.
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- Large well-equipped farmhouse-style
kitchen, Breakfast room, Pantry, Music room with ornamental piano
and pull down double bed hidden in paneled wall.
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- Ingenious double bass opens up
to reveal cocktail bar - ideal for pre-dinner drinks gatherings.
Games room.
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- Below stairs is a secret humorous
folly room with doll-size period furniture. Central galleried
oak staircase to west wing: Paneled library with extensive book
collection (with entire section for children).
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- All bedrooms are themed with double
four-poster beds, window seats, most with wash basin, and some
are grand suites with writing desks and dressing tables, modern
showers.
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- The
old Coach House on the grounds can be booked with
Stonnwall Manor to sleep a further 8 people.
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- Contact: Amy Lewis
- Tel: 0845 257 1510
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